When Botswana men’s cricket team left for Zimbabwe to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Finals, a maiden appearance at the cricket world cup looked and felt so palpable.
Just a couple of games and they would make it. Even though they were underdogs, they still believed it was possible. The morale was high and hope was rife they will cause an upset.
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